Portillo's bringing back heart cakes for Mother's Day

Portillo’s, the restaurant chain known for its menu of Chicago-style favorites, is celebrating Mother’s Day with the return of its Heart-Shaped Chocolate Cake. As a special treat for Mom’s across the country, Portillo’s is adding the special menu item to its online Shop & Ship offerings – allowing guests to deliver a heart-shaped cake to anyone nationwide.

In celebration of the holiday, Portillo’s is once again partnering with the American Red Cross to donate a portion of proceeds from every cake purchased – up to $5,000 – to the relief organization’s charitable efforts.

The Heart-Shaped Chocolate Cakes ($14.99) will be available for in-store pick-up from May 12-14. Beginning May 1, customers can pre-order the sweet treat by ordering online, calling 866-YUM-BEEF, or by visiting or calling the Portillo’s store nearest to them.

The cakes will also be available for nationwide shipping from May 1-31 via www.portillos.com. Priced at $34.99, all orders include one single-layer chocolate cake, spatula, and do-it-yourself icing.